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March 17 2015

I Am an Older Asian Lady

It’s official. I am an older Asian lady. What other stereotype drives around in a Lexus RX SUV and a gold one on top of that?

My older Asian lady namesake? It would be “Nancy.”

March 17 2015

Kicks Analysis 2014 #0: The First Four

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I don’t normally start my annual Kicks Analysis this early, but Yoda808 called me out on it, so here we go… Round 1 of the 2015 NCAA Tournament officially starts with the “First Four” as eight teams vie to enter the Round of 64. Here are the eight teams along with their shoe sponsorships.

Manhattan Jaspers – Under Armour

Hampton Pirates – Nike

BYU Cougars – Nike (based on jerseys)

Ole Miss Rebels – Under Armour

North Florida Ospreys – Nike (based on jerseys)

Robert Morris Colonials – Nike

Boise State Broncos – Nike

Dayton Flyers – Nike (based on jerseys)

So that’s six for Nike, two for Under Armour, and surprisingly zero for Adidas. Will the First Four field all Nike swooshes? Probably doesn’t matter since I doubt any of the First Four will make it past the Round of 64. While I couldn’t find pictures of all the team’s kicks, I must say that Robert Morris got their kicks game going with a variety of styles and colors.

March 15 2015

The Life of #BluePineapple Pie

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On #PiDay2015, here’s the life of a #BluePineapple pie from the Hawaiian Pie Company told in little over 3.14 seconds.

Want the extended version of this life story? Here you go…

The Blue Pineapple is the March flavor of the month so be sure to get yours before the end of March.

March 14 2015

The Local and Mahaloha Burger New to Kailua

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The new year has spurred on new small local businesses in Kailua with the opening of The Local and soon, Mahaloha Burger. Located down the street from the new Target, these businesses are poised to benefit from increased foot traffic in the area.

The Local is a hybrid store selling clothing items in one half and shave ice in the other. The shave ice is flavored with natural syrups such as Mountain Apple, Kona Coffee, Chili Peppa, and 4 Kine Lime.

I haven’t yet sampled their goods, but I want to pick up one of their shirts.

From The Local, head towards Target, and you’ll come across Mahaloha burger. Like The Local, natural is the motif of Mahaloha’s burgers. It’s a two-story location and construction looks well incomplete. Their signs advertise a loco moco burger which I’m surprised I haven’t seen done before.

So next time when you’re in the 96734, you have a few more places to check out.

March 12 2015

Tracking #FlyHappy and #IslandAir

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Be sure to track the hashtags of #FlyHappy or #IslandAir on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. A bunch of the Hawaii social media cognoscenti are touring the Four Seasons Lanai, flying from Oahu on Island Air and doing an excellent job showcasing the resort.

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What a room makeover!

I had the opportunity to stay at the Four Seasons Lanai in 2009 to attend a wedding, and ever since then, I’ve dreamed of going back.

March 11 2015

Looking for Nintendo Wii Games

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After inheriting a not-so-old-school Nintendo Wii console, I have to find some games for it. These look like fun and are playable by all.

Just Dance 2015 – Wii

Toy Story Mania! – Nintendo Wii

March 11 2015

Starbucks Kailua Village Closed for Renovation

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Don’t believe the Starbucks online store locator for the Kailua Village location (Store 14494). It’s not open. It’s closed for renovation. Not sure when it started and not sure when it’ll end, but as of March 10, 2015, the location was definitely closed.

March 10 2015

Toner Restock

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Don’t mind me. Need to restock on toner.

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March 7 2015

LeBron X Low Plum/Electric Green at Ross

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My eyes popped when I saw these LeBron X Lows stashed away in the corner of the shoe section at Ross. In the size 8 area, but really a size 9.5, these kicks are the red plum/electric green colorway. Sadly, I could have fit these 20 years ago, but now a 9.5 is just too squeezy for my toes. If they were a 10 or 10.5, I would have snatched these up for sure, even at a higher than normal $60 price tag.

I always loved the LeBron Low with its full length Air Max unit. Even though two generations old, these are $100 cheaper and are very, very distinctive, and I’m a sucker for that paint-flecked look.

March 5 2015

Poor Radio Reception

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Any Lexus owners out there have poor radio reception with the stock deck? We got a used Lexus that’s newer than our (former) Toyotas, but the radio reception is so bad.

Driving my normal routes, the FM radio reception is staticky and even drops out at certain spots. This didn’t happen with the Toyota stereos. I figured this wouldn’t have been an issue for the luxury Lexus line, but it is, and it’s real bothersome.

I talked with Bill at Progressive Auto Sounds in Aiea, and he said changing the deck wouldn’t necessarily improve radio reception. It may or it may not. An alternative is to stream radio broadcasts via a smartphone and apps like Tunein or iHeartRadio. But then, I’d still need to change the deck with a newer one that can connect to my iPhone. Guess I’ll be listening to static…

March 4 2015

Target Kailua Soft Opening

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The Target location in Kailua had their soft opening today with the grand opening scheduled for Sunday, March 8. Open to the general public for the first time, the people of Hawaii didn’t disappoint. There was an expected line to get in as many thought today was the official grand opening.

The shopping carts were quickly snapped up as the people kept on coming.

I didn’t grab a cart but instead, opted to zip around unencumbered, and you know what? From what I saw, this Target looks like any other Target you’ve been to. Check out the familiar bath section.

Here’s the electronics section.

The groceries.

Although I love the layout of the milk containers. Reminds me of the Matrix movie for some reason.

The toy section was happening as serious Hot Wheels collectors picked through the virginal batch of cars. I found the latest Lego Minifigures series along with the newest line of Lego Elves.

Some of the sale items advertised in last Sunday’s ad were wiped out already on the first day of shopping.

Sadly, no new flavors of Mountain Dew Kickstart were available like at the other locations. Just the usual ones.

The Target dog wasn’t on-hand today but his replica was. But I didn’t take a selfie.

The Starbucks inside wasn’t as crowded as I expected, and there is another location just down the block.

All shopping carts were accounted for, and you had to hunt for one.

The plentiful parking disappeared as well. The connecting lane joining Safeway was still blocked off. All I can say is that Boots and Kimo’s is gonna be nuts with this Target (and its parking) open across the street.

Be sure to watch the local news tonight for in-depth coverage. Every channel was there. Anyways, here are more of my rushed pics. I didn’t want to stay too long as more and more people entered the building. Although I must say that since this location is so huge, even with all the shoppers, the store didn’t actually feel cramped or crowded. It was a comfortable shopping experience despite the craziness.